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C-17: production closed by 2008 because of lack of new orders

Washington, USA – Pentagon would not be able to face additional costs despite such a vehicle proves a major one today from an operational point of view

C-17 Globemaster III military airlifter’s assembly line could be closed by 2008 in case no new orders are gained by Boeing. Programme’s representatives appear particularly worried, also considering the fact that the maker will be forced to put the 717 commercial airplane to an end next year. Pentagon would be facing too high expenses within the Iraqi mission and this would be the main reason why it...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 126655
Rome, Italy, 09/12/2005 13:09
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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